During his reign over what is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa, King Leopold II is believed to have been responsible for the death of more than 10 million people.

In recent years, there has been an international push to remove his name from landmarks and plaques.

Last month, London’s Queen Mary University became the latest institution to remove its connections to the king. After complaints from students that he was a “genocidal colonist”, they have removed a foundation stone laid by the monarch.

Mr Jacob’s family has firsthand experiences of the Congo.

His Belgium-born grandfather was sent to the country after the king’s reign and appointed district commissioner. His father was born there.

Mr Jacob is keen for the Kimberley ranges to be renamed.

He said the new national park would eventually become part of the Kimberley National Park, which is set to become Australia’s biggest national park at about two million hectares.